OPS 4682 DEB (18268)

COSPAR: 1965-027X | Alt Name: deb Snapshot

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 3, 1965

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

PALC2-4

Launch Vehicle

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

18268

International Designator

1965-027X

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:49:18 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

90.24°

Right Ascension

5.11°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

21.22°

Period

110.96 min

Mean Motion

12.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

OPS 4682 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Snapshot

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFSD

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 18268U 65027X   26185.20091167  .00000229  00000-0  75996-3 0  9995

2 18268  90.2414   5.1088 0034155  21.2193 339.0336 12.97750629664141

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Summary

Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0059

Visual Magnitude

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Color

Unknown

Material Composition

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Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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